How many times have you seen someone who you held in high esteem do something seemingly contrary to their nature and think, “How could they do/believe such an awful thing? They are/were a good person.” How many times have you read the opinion of someone you care about only to think, “How can a Christian……
Are Trampoline Parks Safe? Our Broken Leg Story
Posted in:ParenthoodMy son recently attended a birthday party for a classmate and friend that was at an indoor trampoline park. If you don’t know what that is, it’s basically a bunch of trampolines connected together in different configurations so children can jump together and play games on the trampolines. As a Child Passenger Safety Technician, I’m……
Airline Travel: The Deets on Flying with Car Seats
Posted in:Car Seat SafetyThis post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for full details. Flying with Car Seats Traveling with children is never easy. It requires extra planning, extra packing, and expecting the unexpected. Inevitably, the dreaded question enters your mind: “What do we do with the car seats?” Let’s be honest. Traveling with car seats can be……
The Best Budget-Friendly Car Seats
Posted in:Car Seat SafetyThis post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for full details. Kids are expensive. Car seats don’t have to be! There are options that will keep your kids safe without breaking the bank. The majority of these car seats are also great for travel (I have starred my picks for travel in each……
A Surprisingly Simple Hack to Tighten Car Seat Straps
Posted in:Car Seat SafetyThis post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for full details. There is no perfect car seat. Sometimes we expect that because they usually don’t come cheap. But with endless variables between cars and children, it’s inevitable to run into some quirks. One of the most versatile seats I’ve worked with is the Graco Extend2Fit Convertible……
The Crazy/Awesome Weekly Wrap-Up 2
Posted in:Weekly Wrap-UpHappy Friday! I’m starting a new weekly series where I can share a few anecdotes from the week that will make you smile and post a roundup of awesome stuff that has caught my attention lately- including a great sale! I hope you enjoy! This post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for……
4 Items You Should Remove From Your Baby Registry (And What to Use Instead)
Posted in:Car Seat Safety, ParenthoodI’ve learned a lot since having my first baby eight years ago. I pretty much knew nothing. Many times we rely on the stores and recommendations of family and friends to suggest the best baby products for us. But there’s a world of baby products out there which are not safe for car seats, despite……
The Crazy/Awesome Weekly Wrap-Up
Posted in:Weekly Wrap-UpHappy Friday! I’m starting a new weekly series where I can share a few anecdotes from the week that will make you smile and post a roundup of awesome stuff that has caught my attention lately. I hope you enjoy! This post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for full details. Something crazy……
How to Keep Kids Safe Outside the Car with Lil Worker Safety Gear
Posted in:Parenthood, SponsoredI received a complimentary Fleece Hoodie from Lil Worker Safety Gear in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Have you ever had that moment of panic when you realized you couldn’t see your child in a crowd? I have. I try not to be a helicopter mom, but like many parents,……
Before I Was a Mother
Posted in:ParenthoodMy firstborn son recently turned eight and I spent some time thinking about how much has changed since I first became a mother. There’s so much that I’ve learned, and perspective that I have gained. Life before I was a mother was so different, and I wanted to write down the feelings I have looking……